Valparaiso

Val·pa·ra·í·so

(văl′pə-rī′zō, bäl′pä-rä-ē′sō)

A city of central Chile on the Pacific Ocean west-northwest of Santiago. Founded in 1536, it has frequently been subject to severe earthquakes. The modern city developed as an industrial center and the chief port of Chile in the early 1900s.

Valparaíso

(Spanish balparaˈiso)

n

(Placename) a port in central Chile, on a wide bay of the Pacific: the third largest city and chief port of Chile; two universities. Pop: 275 000 (2005 est)

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The rather plush casino resort of Vina - just down the road from the thriving navy port of Valparaiso - is the home of the `other' Everton, nicknamed los ruleteros (ruletero is Spanish for roulette player).

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